Quiz! Daily Wine Trivia Game from The Wine Ladies – Wednesday,Dec 4th, 2013

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Quiz! Daily Wine Trivia Game from The Wine Ladies – Wednesday,Dec 4th, 2013

Wines made from the native grape "rkatsiteli" (now that is a mouthful….as is the grape) of the Republic of Georgia are fermented in a clay pot buried in the ground. The clay pots are called

1. qveri

2. amphorae

3. both

4. none of the above

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Quiz! Daily Wine Trivia Game from The Wine Ladies – Friday,Nov 22nd , 2013

Quiz! Daily Wine Trivia Game from The Wine Ladies – Friday,Nov 22nd , 2013

For wine lovers, wine fanatics, wine novices and oenophiles, you too can learn quirky, shareable facts about reds, whites, and more. Simply select your answer. Test your wine knowledge!

 

67.Wines made from the native grape "rkatsiteli" (now that is a mouthful….as is the grape) of the Republic of Georgia are fermented in a clay pot buried in the ground. The clay pots are called

 

1. qveri

2. amphorae

3. both

4. none of the above

 

Answer: 1 

Quiz! Daily Wine Trivia Game from The Wine Ladies – Thursday, Nov 21st, 2013

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Quiz! Daily Wine Trivia Game from The Wine Ladies – Thursday,Nov 21st, 2013

Which of the following DO NOT describe Beaujolais Nouveau?

1. Beaujolais Nouveau is a wine that belongs to the category "vins primeur" meaning any wine sold in the year the grapes were harvested.

2. Beaujolais Nouveau, comes from Beaujolais which is a part of Burgundy, a province of Eastern France famous for their red and white wines produced mainly with Pinot Noir and Chardonnay

3. Beaujolais Nouveau is a new wine that is partially fermented, therefore a little on the sweeter side, released every year in November.

4. Beaujolais Nouveau's fame is in great part due to well respected winemaker Georges Duboeuf who created "the event"  now celebrated around the world in the late sixties.

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For highlights of The Wine Ladies TV in PERU and our discovery of the PISCO trail.

Quiz! Daily Wine Trivia Game from The Wine Ladies – Tuesday,Nov 19th, 2013

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Quiz! Daily Wine Trivia Game from The Wine Ladies – Tuesday,Nov 19th, 2013

All white wines are not created equal when it comes to colour. What are some of the factors that are responsible for the range of hues from a very light straw colour to deep amber?

1. The temperatureat which the wine is being served

2.  Aging in wood

3.  The grape variety

4.  2 & 3

5.  1 & 2

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For highlights of The Wine Ladies TV in PERU and our discovery of the PISCO trail.

Quiz! Daily Wine Trivia Game from The Wine Ladies – Monday, Nov 18th, 2013

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Asti, Spumante, Asti Spumante… a place, a grape, a wine? Which of the following are true?

1. Asti Spumante is a region in southern Italy

2. Asti Spumante is a sparkling wine which must come from the region of Asti.

3. Asti Spumante is the name of a grape

4. Asti Spumante is a sweet sparkling wine that is made in many wine regions around the world

Quiz! Daily Wine Trivia Game from The Wine Ladies – Thursday, Nov 14th , 2013

For wine lovers, wine fanatics, wine novices and oenophiles, you too can learn quirky, shareable facts about reds, whites, and more. Simply select your answer. Test your wine knowledge!

Pisco, the national drink of Peru can be made from 8 specific grapes only, select the permitted  grape combination;

1. Torontel, Abilla, Grenache, Quebranta

2. Torontel, Italia, Pinot Noir, Chardonnay

3. Italia, Quebranta, Albilla, Italia

4. Torontel, Uvina, Grenache, Quebranta

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Highlights of our recent trip to Peru and the discovery of PISCO!

 

Quiz! Daily Wine Trivia Game from The Wine Ladies – Wednesday,Nov 13th , 2013

For wine lovers, wine fanatics, wine novices and oenophiles, you too can learn quirky, shareable facts about reds, whites, and more. Simply select your answer. Test your wine knowledge!

What is grape pomace?

1. Grape pomace is a by-product of the winemaking process, it is the mass of skins, pulp and seeds left over from the winemaking process.

2. Grape pomace is used to produce Grappa

3. Grape pomace is used exclusively to make Eau de Vie

4. 1&2 are correct

 

 

Quiz! Daily Wine Trivia Game from The Wine Ladies – Tuesday,Nov 12th , 2013

For wine lovers, wine fanatics, wine novices and oenophiles, you too can learn quirky, shareable facts about reds, whites, and more. Simply select your answer. Test your wine knowledge!

Many a celebrity and politician are getting into the world of wine, which of the following own their own vineyards?

1. Nancy Pelosi, House Minority Leader

2. Nancy Regan

3. Bob Dylan

4. Clinton Vineyards produces the "Victory White" wine, a label first introduced in 1992. Bill and Hillary Clinton

 

 

 

 

Our adventure to Peru, a world of hidden treasures. Truly magical!

Georgia and Susanne choose Pisco to create their own special cocktails at Pisco Bar in Lima, Peru.

Pisco es Peru… as is world class gastronomy, spectacular landscape, incredible people and of course Machu Picchu!

In a word, our adventure to Peru, a world of hidden treasures was magical.

Our mandate as we landed on Peruvian soil, in the capital city of Lima, located in  a desert, surrounded by surreal spaces of sand dunes was to discover the “Pisco Trail”. Pisco, you see is the name of Peru’s national drink, a grape spirit, a wonderful elixir that is made with grapes from vast, green vineyards that flourish in the heart of the arid deserts of Peru. Our exploration of this traditional spirit that dates back hundreds of years was a delectable journey of a drink of equisite qualities. There is a story to Pisco, we enjoy the unravelling of its secrets and  its mysteries as shared with us by the proprietors of several Bodegas.  Be sure to ask for Pisco on your next evening out, as Pisco is the new rising star at the bar!

Pisco is Peru – The Wine Ladies TV Part 1

Pisco is Peru – The Wine Ladies TV Part 2

Pisco is Peru – The Wine Ladies TV Part 3

Many thanks to our new Peruvian good friends that made this trip ,one of a lifetime!

From left to right: Andres E. Machalski, Lyris Monasterio,Georgia, Susanne,Ana Maria Vegas Castillo,Ricardo Carpio Valdes and Jose Luis Peroni

Where there is drink there is food, and Peru is widely known as the gastronomic capital of the Americas by many a chef around the world. Each and every meal was a celebration of freshness and of fusion. Peru’s cuisine is a blend of several cultures that speak to its history. From the traditional cuisine of the Indians, to that of the Spanish conquerors, the influx of Japanese and Chinese. And with the diversity of the landscape from the coastal region with a selection of over 2,000 fish to choose from, and the Andean highlands the purple, red, yellow “chocla” corn, with 3,000 kinds of potatoes the possibilities are endless!

Our adventures were not restricted to our dietary pleasures alone… as there were numerous moments of “participAction” as well! Riding the “Paso horses” for example at the stunning traditonal yet extremely innovative Bodegas Carevedo founded in 1884. Following our delicate dismount we learn from the passionate and charismatic co-owner and master distiller Johnny Schuler of the history and breeding of these particular horses, and how they related to the  history of Pisco.

At Bodegas El Sarcay, another award winning Pisco producer, hawks are trained here to keep the smaller birds at bay and away from the vineyards. We are hypnotized by the majestry of the hawks and  a gloriously bedazzling eagle as they fly to our extended arms piece of meat in hand.

The Wine Ladies explore Machu Picchu!

Finally Machu Picchu, one of the wonders of the world….Arresting, transformational and powerful with take-your-breath-away beauty. Truly no words can adequately describe how you feel standing in the immense presence of what is Machu Picchu! An ancient civilization, a city in the sky, a wonder of the world!

Thrilled to announce that we are heading to PERU to shoot an episode of The Wine Ladies TV, our reality show about our adventures in wine, food and travel! This would include exploring the gastronomy of Peru, restaurants, wineries, the fishing, travel to Machu Picchu, the history, making and enjoyment of Peru’s signature drink Pisco, organic coffee, organic cacao, the culture, gold, Peruvian alpaca, cotton and general points of interest. Stay tuned!

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Peru’s award as the World’s Leading Culinary Destination 2012 by World Travel Awards was celebrated in Toronto at the Annual Pisco Peruvian Night.

Celebrating with brothers Giancarlo and Alessandro Colombaro, owners of Pisco restaurant, Toronto with the Pisco Sour and classic Peruvian fare the pan con chicharrón. Delish!

The Pisco Sour

Many Peruvian tipplers prefer to mix pisco with lime juice, sugar syrup, egg white, Angostura bitters and ice — the classic formulation known as a pisco sour and long claimed by Peruvians as their national cocktail.

The Wine Ladies, Georgia and Susanne with Jose Luis Peroni,Director Trade Commission of Peru,OCEX Toronto.

More About The Wine Ladies TV…. If you have a great story idea or adventure,we would love to hear from you.

The Wine Ladies TV “One Sip at a Time”

“One Sip at a Time”follows the adventures of The Wine Ladies, Georgia and Susanne; sisters, entrepreneurs, wine lovers and food aficionados who travel the world with a sense of adventure and discovery. Bringing the audience the latest and the coolest in everything wine, culinary and lifestyle related.

Georgia and Susanne have a knack for discovering wine, spirits and culinary treasures in the most unlikely places The Wine Ladies travel the globe encountering fascinating people while on spectacular adventures, whether stomping grapes in Italy, driving a mechanical harvester, horseback riding among the vineyards along the foothills of the Andes, or sabering champagne at a red carpet event.

Each episode focuses on an adventure and special guest appearance by a winemaker, master chef, restaurateur, or celebrity from many walks of life whether in sports, music, entertainment or leading business entrepreneur. It’s all intertwined with the love of the grapevine!

Visit PISCO BAR online at:

https://www.facebook.com/PiscoBar

Our adventure to Peru, a world of hidden treasures. Truly magical!

Georgia and Susanne choose Pisco to create their own special cocktails at Pisco Bar in Lima, Peru.

Pisco es Peru… as is world class gastronomy, spectacular landscape, incredible people and of course Machu Picchu!

In a word, our adventure to Peru, a world of hidden treasures was magical. 

Our mandate as we landed on Peruvian soil, in the capital city of Lima, located in  a desert, surounded by surreal spances of sand dunes was to discover the “Pisco Trail”. Pisco, you see is the name of Peru’s national drink, a grape spirit, a wonderful elixir that is made with grapes from vast, green vineyards that flourish in the heart of the arid deserts of Peru. Our exploration of this traditional spirit that dates back hundreds of years was a delectable journey of a drink of equisite qualities. There is a story to Pisco, we enjoy the unravelling of its secrets and  its mysteries as shared with us by the proprietors of several Bodegas.  Be sure to ask for Pisco on your next evening out, as Pisco is the new rising star at the bar!

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Pisco is Peru – The Wine Ladies TV Part 1

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Pisco is Peru – The Wine Ladies TV Part 2

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Pisco is Peru – The Wine Ladies TV Part 3

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